Head of a Boy

About this work

This drawing shows a boy’s face in profile, turned slightly toward us. His hair is short and messy, and he’s wearing a dark collar that stands out against his skin. The background is plain, letting his face take center stage. The artist used soft, smudged lines to show light and shadow, giving the boy’s skin a warm, textured look. The paper looks worn, like it’s been handled a lot. Next, check out scumbling to see how artists create soft, blended effects like this one.